The incumbent will report to the Head of Merchandising and be responsible for product development and customer account management for the USA market, with a primary focus on Woven product categories. The role collaborates closely with Product Development, Design, Production Merchandising, and Manufacturing teams to drive successful product execution from concept through delivery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify product opportunities and support customer needs.

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute customer-focused product strategies.

• Review and translate customer technical packages into clear development requirements for Product Merchandisers, PPC, and factories.

• Manage the sample development process, ensuring products meet customer specifications, quality standards, and timelines.

• Coordinate development costing with factories and internal teams to maintain commercial competitiveness.

• Collaborate with Fabric and Trim teams to ensure timely sourcing of development materials.

• Evaluate product risks and implement corrective actions throughout the development process.

• Monitor development milestones and resolve issues relating to quality, cost, and delivery.

• Communicate production forecasts and capacity requirements to support factory planning.

• Work closely with Production Merchandisers to ensure T&A adherence and on-time delivery.

• Utilize EPIC, customer systems, and PLM tools to enhance efficiency and visibility.

• Support business initiatives and projects assigned by Management.

Job Qualifications:

• Degree in Textile Merchandising, Fashion, Textile Engineering, or related discipline.

• 6-8 years of apparel merchandising experience, preferably in Woven and/or Knit products.

• Strong product development and sourcing knowledge with a good understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with ERP, SAP, and PLM systems is an advantage.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Experience in supporting USA market customers is preferred.

Attributes:

• Strong product, material, and garment manufacturing knowledge.

• Solid merchandising and product development expertise.

• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commercial awareness.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven.

• Strong understanding of factory capabilities and production processes.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.